Two people required oxygen therapy for smoke inhalation following a flat fire in Steeton.

Fire appliances from Silsden and Skipton attended the blaze in Skipton Road at 9.45pm yesterday.

The source of the fire is believed to have been the oven, Four breathing apparatus, one hose reel and positive pressure ventilation were used during the incident.

The two casualties were taken to hospital by ambulance after receiving oxygen therapy.